Upon consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding long-form articles shines. Such accounts delve into intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the story of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing intense controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a key actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might improve. I was sadly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the key to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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